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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent GTS I&S Electrical, the Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership, engineering governance and specialist electrical support across WAIO Infrastructure & Services.
Working within the Electrical Governance and Technical Stewardship team, you will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects and engineering stakeholders to support the safety, compliance, reliability and performance of electrical assets and systems.
This is a broad senior electrical engineering role covering HV and LV infrastructure, electrical protection, technical assurance, asset integrity, and operational problem-solving. Experience in power system planning, modelling, and analysis will be highly regarded but is not the sole focus of the role.
Success will be demonstrated through sound technical judgement, practical and fit-for-purpose solutions, effective stakeholder engagement and a strong commitment to engineering governance and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide senior electrical engineering advice and technical support to Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and project teams
Support governance and technical stewardship of HV and LV systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, cables, overhead lines, motors, drives and protection systems
Lead or contribute to electrical investigations, technical assessments, design reviews, risk assessments and engineering assurance activities
Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables, including technical specifications, scopes of work, engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, protection studies, commissioning plans and testing documentation
Assess engineering solutions for compliance with applicable legislation, Australian Standards, BHP specifications and WAIO technical requirements
Support electrical asset health assessments and develop prioritised recommendations to reduce safety, compliance, reliability and lifecycle risks
Provide technical input to brownfield modifications, equipment replacements, network augmentations and electrical infrastructure projects
Investigate complex electrical equipment, network and protection issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations
Support electrical protection activities, including protection philosophies, relay settings, coordination studies and arc flash risk assessments
Contribute to power system studies, network planning and model governance within the successful candidate’s demonstrated capability
Support engineering change management and ensure modifications are backed by accurate technical documentation
Provide technical guidance, coaching and peer review to engineers and other technical personnel
Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, suppliers and contracting partners
Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, processes, technical documentation and ways of working
About You
You will have:
A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
Significant electrical engineering experience in mining, utilities, resources, heavy industry or a comparable asset-intensive environment
Demonstrated experience with HV and LV electrical systems and equipment
Strong knowledge of electrical protection principles, coordination and electrical safety
Experience providing technical assurance through engineering assessments, design reviews and review of technical deliverables
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, legislation and electrical engineering practices
Demonstrated ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop practical, risk-based solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Sound professional judgement and the ability to balance safety, compliance, reliability, operability, maintainability and cost
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
